My 2011 GTI is nearing 100k miles, and I am hoping to keep the car at least until 185k-200k (3-4 more years at my 25k/year rate)
I have done the DSG service every 40k miles, I replaced the plugs every 40k as well and will continue to do so.
My timing chain, tensioner and guides were all replace at 85K miles along with a torn DV, got the new OE version of all those parts installed.
My suspension is not feeling like it once was, so I am going to done a major refresh - Springs, shocks, mounts, bolts. Anything else I should replace while I am doing all that work? Obviously I will check things to make sure nothing is broken while I am in there, but is anything nearing the end of its life? Good time for the Whiteline Essentials kit?
I had the intake manifold replaced around 55k under warranty, but haven't done carbon cleaning yet, so I know I am due for that. Anything I should have them do while they are in there?
I have the R8 coilpacks in my trunk, waiting for a stock coilpack to fail, and they have yet to do so...
When does the VAG "lifetime" coolant need to be flushed and filled? My waterpump has **knock on wood** never failed.
I went to Stage I at 85K and am enjoying that. Just put brand new tires on, and loving the car again!
Weird Issues:
-Headunit randomly "crashes" and turns back on. Becoming more frequent at once per week roughly lately.
- Squeaking, like basketball shoe on court, from somewhere in front of me when going over bumps. Not a clunk, a squeak. Its drove me crazy since about 50k miles. Have yet to figure it out. Hoping that it is the strut mounts or bearings that I will be replacing soon... (weird side note, happens less, but still happens when sunroof shade is closed...)
- Stock exhaust tips turned "chalky" this winter and I cannot seem to get them clean...
- My factory brakes (bought the car at 21k, and I have never changed the brakes) are still around 50% life - lots of highway miles, but I've only changed the fluid once... big deal?
Thanks in advance.
I have done the DSG service every 40k miles, I replaced the plugs every 40k as well and will continue to do so.
My timing chain, tensioner and guides were all replace at 85K miles along with a torn DV, got the new OE version of all those parts installed.
My suspension is not feeling like it once was, so I am going to done a major refresh - Springs, shocks, mounts, bolts. Anything else I should replace while I am doing all that work? Obviously I will check things to make sure nothing is broken while I am in there, but is anything nearing the end of its life? Good time for the Whiteline Essentials kit?
I had the intake manifold replaced around 55k under warranty, but haven't done carbon cleaning yet, so I know I am due for that. Anything I should have them do while they are in there?
I have the R8 coilpacks in my trunk, waiting for a stock coilpack to fail, and they have yet to do so...
When does the VAG "lifetime" coolant need to be flushed and filled? My waterpump has **knock on wood** never failed.
I went to Stage I at 85K and am enjoying that. Just put brand new tires on, and loving the car again!
Weird Issues:
-Headunit randomly "crashes" and turns back on. Becoming more frequent at once per week roughly lately.
- Squeaking, like basketball shoe on court, from somewhere in front of me when going over bumps. Not a clunk, a squeak. Its drove me crazy since about 50k miles. Have yet to figure it out. Hoping that it is the strut mounts or bearings that I will be replacing soon... (weird side note, happens less, but still happens when sunroof shade is closed...)
- Stock exhaust tips turned "chalky" this winter and I cannot seem to get them clean...
- My factory brakes (bought the car at 21k, and I have never changed the brakes) are still around 50% life - lots of highway miles, but I've only changed the fluid once... big deal?
Thanks in advance.